Do you find it hard to locate the clothes you need? This may be a sign that you have a messy closet, and that you need to do some organizing and cleaning.

There are various benefits of having an organized closet: it looks good and helps you save time as you won’t have to go through all your clothes just to find the specific one you’re looking for. Here’s how to organize your closet:

Empty Your Closet: Take Everything Out

The first thing you need to do when you begin organizing your closet is to take everything out – this includes clothes, shoes, accessories such as belts or scarves, hangers, baskets, and everything inside. Emptying your closet will help you get a clear visual of the space and help you create an organization system that’s suited for your clothes and space.

Declutter: Decide Which Clothes to Keep and Which to Let Go Of

There is no point in keeping clothes you never wear or clothes that are in bad condition or beyond repair. Clothes you no longer need may take up a lot of space in your closet, and you might just take up more time organizing clothes that no longer serve you.

So, after emptying your closet, decide which clothes to keep, toss, donate, and sell, and create piles for them. Consider renting a storage unit for clothes you are still thinking about whether to keep or give away.

Clothes to Keep

When sorting through your clothes, you may have the urge to keep all of them, but you should only keep the clothes you need or the items you cannot live without. Keep the clothes you wear on a regular basis, clothes that still fit you, clothes you are comfortable in, and clothes you may need for parties or future events.

Clothes to Throw Away

Unfortunately, we may have some clothes that end up becoming so worn or faded. Some of your clothes may be seriously stained or damaged to the point where it may be no longer possible to repair them. Clothes in very bad condition shouldn’t be given to others or donated. So, the best option would be to throw them away.

Clothes to Donate

You may have clothes that you have not worn or used in the past year but are still in good condition. Maybe they no longer fit you or it’s simply a style you’re no longer interested in. You may no longer want to use them, but these clothes can still be used by others. As long as these clothes are still in good shape, you can donate them.

Clothes to Sell

You may have clothes, shoes, or handbags that are still in the current trend or style, but you just don’t want to use them anymore. Maybe you have clothes that you only wore once. Or perhaps you have clothes you bought but never used, which makes them still brand new. Instead of donating these items, you can opt to sell them instead.

Clean Your Closet

Before you put your clothes back, make sure to clean your closet first. There may be a lot of dust and dirt that have accumulated over time, so now is the time to get rid of them. Wipe down the walls, shelves, and hanging rods and sweep away cobwebs.

You can also vacuum, sweep, or mop the floor. Just make sure to clean every spot or every corner before placing everything back in.

Additionally, if you want to make some changes, such as adding or removing shelves or even giving your closet a new color, now is the time to do it. Make use of this time when your closet is empty.

Categorize: Sort Everything Into Categories

An effective way of organizing your closet is to group everything into categories. You can group similar items or clothing based on their material and color. Identify which items should be grouped together, and which ones should be separated. For instance, separate clothes from shoes. The important thing is that similar items should be grouped together.

By sorting your items into categories, it will be easier for you to find the clothing you need for the day. Here are some ways on how you can sort your items:

Organize By Type

For clothes, separate t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, jackets, skirts, and dresses. Separate business attire or formal wear from casual clothing, and separate uniforms from clothes you wear at home. You can do the same thing for shoes. For your shoes, separate dress shoes, doll shoes, high heels, sandals, and boots.

Sort By Color

If you want your closet to be visually appealing, you can opt for organizing things according to their color. This will also make it easier for you to locate things. After all, one of the main reasons why people organize their closets is so that they can easily find their items when they need them.

Organizing according to color will also make things easier when you have to attend company or school events or holidays where you’re required to wear a specific color.

Arrange According to Frequency of Use

Arrange your clothes and shoes according to frequency of use. Put clothes and shoes that you often use in accessible places. For instance, for folded clothes, put the shirts you often wear at the top and the ones you occasionally wear on the bottom.

If you arrange things randomly inside your closet, this may lead to a messy closet in the future. If items are not sorted into categories, you may just end up digging through piles of clothes and putting everything all over your place. Without sorting, you may not be able to see the things you need. So, categorize.

Folding and Hanging Clothes

Identify clothes you need to hang and those that can be folded. There are some clothes that get crumpled easily and others that are made out of delicate materials. Hang suits and gowns. T-shirts or jeans can be folded.

Whether you are folding or hanging clothes, don’t forget to categorize. When hanging clothes, you can also assign colored hangers to a type of clothing. For instance, use black hangers for formal attire and blue for casual clothing.

Make Use of Baskets, Bins, and Organizers

Baskets and bins give you additional space and you can store socks, belts, scarves, and even footwear like slippers and sandals. Shelf dividers, drawer dividers, and over-the-door organizers will definitely help you organize all your belongings.

Rent a Storage Unit

If you want to have more space in your closet and keep things organized, you can rent a storage unit. You may have clothes you’re still not sure about whether to keep or give away. You may have seasonal clothes too.

A storage unit can help give you more space in your closet. Items you put in storage will also be safe. Interested in renting a storage unit? Contact us today!